Section 42. If no justice or special justice is present at the time and place appointed for holding a session of a district court, the sheriff or any of his deputies or the clerk may adjourn the court from day to day or from time to time, giving notice thereof as circumstances may require.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 218 sec. 42

  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.